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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sarah Williamson
Date: February 16, 2007 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY APPOINTS CHELENA TO ZOOLOGICAL PARK COUNCIL
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has appointed C. Vincent Chelena of Charlotte to the North Carolina Zoological Park Council.
Chelena is president and chief executive officer of Affinity Plus Corporation. He is executive director of the North Carolina Travel Industry Authority, executive director of the North Carolina Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus and executive director of the North Carolina Tourism Education Foundation. Chelena is a graduate of Lakeshore High in College Park, Ga.
The council advises the secretary of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources on concepts of and for the Zoological Park in Asheboro. The council provides advice for construction, furnishings, operations and admissions fees for the park. The council has 15 members, each serving a six-year term. The governor appoints all members.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sarah Williamson
Date: February 16, 2007 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY APPOINTS CHELENA TO ZOOLOGICAL PARK COUNCIL
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has appointed C. Vincent Chelena of Charlotte to the North Carolina Zoological Park Council.
Chelena is president and chief executive officer of Affinity Plus Corporation. He is executive director of the North Carolina Travel Industry Authority, executive director of the North Carolina Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus and executive director of the North Carolina Tourism Education Foundation. Chelena is a graduate of Lakeshore High in College Park, Ga.
The council advises the secretary of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources on concepts of and for the Zoological Park in Asheboro. The council provides advice for construction, furnishings, operations and admissions fees for the park. The council has 15 members, each serving a six-year term. The governor appoints all members.
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